adverb
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frankly, bluntly, or thoroughly
to be roundly criticized
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in a round manner or so as to be round
Etymology
Origin of roundly
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; round 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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But instead of being applauded for my effort, I was roundly shamed by my friends.
The supporters at Santagiulia were partisan in favour of the Canadians, with the USA team roundly booed before face-off.
From BBC
The county commissioned a review of its evacuation system during the fire, but it was roundly criticized for not exposing what or who was responsible for the failures.
From Los Angeles Times
The roster the U.S. chose to bring to Italy was roundly criticized in the weeks leading up to the Olympics.
Yet even as the coach was roundly criticized for his handling of the situation, UCLA’s players were insistent that Cronin still had their backs.
From Los Angeles Times
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